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Bruce, Frank M., LT.
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Casualty Info
Home Town Grand Island, NE
Casualty Date May 14, 1919
Cause KIA-Killed in Action
Reason Other Explosive Device
Location North Atlantic Ocean
Conflict World War I
Location of Interment Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery (VA) - San Diego, California
Navy Distinguished Service Medal (1919-2016) - 1919
Name of Award Navy Distinguished Service Medal (1919-2016)
Year Awarded 1919
Last Updated: May 14, 2013
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Details Behind Award
AWARDS AND CITATIONS
Navy Distinguished Service Medal Awarded for actions during the World War I
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Frank Bruce, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. BOBOLINK, engaged in mine sweeping on the North Sea, when, on 14 May 1919, 1 mine was found to be foul of a parted sweep which was being reeled in. As soon as this dangerous situation was reported to him, Lieutenant Bruce took his station at the stern, sending everyone else forward, and proceeded to direct the operation of attempting to clear the mine. When the mine was near the surface and directly under the stern of the ship it exploded, killing Lieutenant Bruce almost instantly.
Action Date: May 14, 1919 Service: Navy Rank: Lieutenant Company: Commanding Officer Division: U.S.S. Bobolink
